A painter’s painter--His field of operations--The “Chat Noir”--His sympathies and work Pp. 1–14 CHAPTER II CARAN D’ACHE The quality of his humour--His life and military training--His “œuvre” Pp. 15–21 CHAPTER III H. DE TOULOUSE LAUTREC A pathetic life-story--Student days--Comet-like career and sad end Pp. 22–28 CHAPTER IV P. BALLURIAU The modern Boucher Pp. 29–32 CHAPTER V F. VALLOTTON His vigorous technique--The “Enfantillistes” and the strong men--His woodcuts Pp. 34–39 CHAPTER VI L. MORIN A Watteau of our day--His spirituality, and distinction as a writer--The “Chat Noir” shadow plays Pp. 40–47 CHAPTER VII C. HUARD The portrayer of provincials--His insight into character Pp. 48–56 CHAPTER VIII J. WÉLY His grace and “esprit”--The modern choice of medium for drawing for reproduction Pp. 57–61 CHAPTER IX L. MALTESTE Drawing under difficulties--Strong and serious work Pp. 62–66 CHAPTER X J. L. FORAIN Subtlety of technique and forceful caustic wit Pp. 67–71 CHAPTER XI C. LÉANDRE An irresistible caricaturist--The influence of Renouard--His theatre of work Pp. 72–80 CHAPTER XII CONCLUSION Temperament of Montmartre and her Free Lances--Plea for a National Gallery of Black and White Art Pp. 81–83 I A. STEINLEN There is no modern illustrator whose work has more completely won the admiration of his fellows of the brush, whatever their predilection in art, than Steinlen. Be the studio in Paris, in London, in Munich, be it even in Timbuctoo, from some discreet corner will be drawn a treasured copy or two of _Gil Blas Illustré_ illustrated by Steinlen--forthwith to be discussed, and as surely lauded without stint. This is not to imply that Steinlen is what is termed “a painter’s painter” and nothing more; for the artist we are now considering is one of the few who are sufficiently great to have captured the warmest appreciation from the public at large, as well as from the critical ranks of his fellow workers. [Illustration]